Frostyvegi
23-11-2016, 05:24 PM
Hi all,
Current gear comprises of:
Skywatcher Carbon Fibre Newtonian 10 inch (1000mm focal, F/4)
Skywatcher HEQ5 mount
Imaging with a Canon 450D
I am looking for eyepieces to go along with this scope for the times I want to just view, as well as if I feel inclined to do some EP projection. I have previously been using my sisters 1.25 inch eyepieces, which were, from memory, a couple of modified achromat (I think a 25mm and 10mm) and I think one Plössl which I think was around a 6mm. These were probably 15-20 years old (judging on the age of her 12 inch Dob). She also had a 2 inch barlow. I had good experience with using these very basic eyepieces, but now need to invest in my own as well as probably get some better quality ones to go along with my scope investment.
I’m interesting in both viewing and imaging all sorts of targets from the celestials to DSO’s, really need to try and cover off all bases, but I’m not experienced or particular enough to need a perfectly even, flat, coma and aberration free images (at this early stage). My budget is open but would prefer not to go nuts until I get more experience and perhaps more particular with my viewing desire. (basically want a cost effective jack of all trades kinda options with eyepieces)
I had been looking at getting 2 or 3 of the Baader Hyperions for the fact that they appear to be suited to EP Projection as well as modular to slot straight into the 2 inch focuser (although I am aware this changes the eyepiece focal length as well as reduced image quality), and the fact they are readily available in Australia (although with the online marketplaces, location shouldn't really be an issue) at a good price. Are there any other suggestions that I should be looking at, and I would also appreciate a good suggestion on a barlow (or alternative) to go along with.
Cheers in advance!
Current gear comprises of:
Skywatcher Carbon Fibre Newtonian 10 inch (1000mm focal, F/4)
Skywatcher HEQ5 mount
Imaging with a Canon 450D
I am looking for eyepieces to go along with this scope for the times I want to just view, as well as if I feel inclined to do some EP projection. I have previously been using my sisters 1.25 inch eyepieces, which were, from memory, a couple of modified achromat (I think a 25mm and 10mm) and I think one Plössl which I think was around a 6mm. These were probably 15-20 years old (judging on the age of her 12 inch Dob). She also had a 2 inch barlow. I had good experience with using these very basic eyepieces, but now need to invest in my own as well as probably get some better quality ones to go along with my scope investment.
I’m interesting in both viewing and imaging all sorts of targets from the celestials to DSO’s, really need to try and cover off all bases, but I’m not experienced or particular enough to need a perfectly even, flat, coma and aberration free images (at this early stage). My budget is open but would prefer not to go nuts until I get more experience and perhaps more particular with my viewing desire. (basically want a cost effective jack of all trades kinda options with eyepieces)
I had been looking at getting 2 or 3 of the Baader Hyperions for the fact that they appear to be suited to EP Projection as well as modular to slot straight into the 2 inch focuser (although I am aware this changes the eyepiece focal length as well as reduced image quality), and the fact they are readily available in Australia (although with the online marketplaces, location shouldn't really be an issue) at a good price. Are there any other suggestions that I should be looking at, and I would also appreciate a good suggestion on a barlow (or alternative) to go along with.
Cheers in advance!